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During his presentation, Chief Jagoda will discuss his career, from his time with the Connecticut State Police to being named a finalist for national Campus Safety Director of the Year. His lecture will be held in Room 100 of the Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 140 Flagg Road on the Kingston Campus. This fall鈥檚 series includes speakers from the U.S. Secret Service and FBI on topics ranging from art heists to terrorism.
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The long-running lecture series takes place in the University鈥檚 Beaupre Center on Friday afternoons. Attendees can park in Lot 13 behind the Beaupre Center, which is open for general parking at 3 p.m. on seminar Fridays. Those who can鈥檛 attend the seminars in-person can access many talks live online, or at a later date.
To be added to the Forensic Science Seminar Series鈥� email list for the spring or future speakers, contact kristen.curry@uri.edu.